Trump Is the Manchurian Candidate: Fucking Believable! Europe, NATO, and Our Former Allies No Longer Trust the US as Trump Shifts Allegiance With Russia!

Mar 6, 2025 #trump #ukraine #worldleaders John Brennan, Former CIA Director and Courtney Kube, NBC News Pentagon Correspondent join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the shifting levels of trust in America’s allies with the Trump Administration, with alliances that took decades to build now on a breaking point, with some of the “Five Eyes” having discussions about scaling back the information that they share with the United States. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.msnbc.com/

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Military alliance members already had trouble trusting each other with classified information. It’s just got worse.

March 6, 2025 4:10 am CET By Antoaneta Roussi and Amy Mackinnon

Trump Deepens NATO’s Crisis of Trust on Intelligence Sharing

Recent developments have further strained intelligence-sharing among NATO countries, heightening concerns about trust within the alliance. Intelligence sharing, always a delicate issue among NATO members, has been significantly affected by recent events involving Donald Trump.

Historically, distrust has existed between NATO’s traditional Western members and newer Eastern European allies, particularly since Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The situation worsened with Hungary and Slovakia’s pro-Russia stance, prompting doubts about their reliability. Current and former NATO and security officials from across the alliance have confirmed this growing unease.

The U.S. has now become a focal point of concern, especially following reports that it temporarily halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine to push Kyiv towards negotiations with Russia. This move has raised questions about the reliability of U.S. intelligence sharing within NATO.

Julie Smith, the former U.S. ambassador to NATO, highlighted the whispers circulating in NATO halls regarding the future of intelligence sharing within the alliance. Some officials worry that the U.S. shift under Trump might lead to less intelligence being shared at a time when more is needed. Daniel Stanton, a former Canadian intelligence official, noted the lack of consensus on common enemies, making countries more hesitant to share intelligence.

Trump’s appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence has also caused concerns. Gabbard’s past statements echoing Russian perspectives on Ukraine and Syria, along with her meeting with former Syrian President Bashar Assad, have raised red flags.

Recently, the Financial Times reported that Peter Navarro, a top White House official, is advocating for Canada to be cut from the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network. This network, which includes the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, is considered the most intimate multinational intelligence-sharing group. Although this shift has not yet affected intelligence sharing, there are fears it could soon.

The situation following the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump has only added to the uncertainty. While some NATO officials deny that the alliance’s recent challenges have impacted intelligence sharing, others confirm that intelligence is now more often shared bilaterally rather than in full alliance meetings.

Intelligence sharing among NATO’s 32 members has never been as close as among the Five Eyes due to fears of leaks and suspicions of [Russian](( penetration of national intelligence agencies. Allies typically share intelligence selectively, especially when it involves sensitive information.

Despite these challenges, sharing intelligence has proven powerful, as demonstrated when the Biden administration alerted allies to Russia’s preparations to attack Ukraine. However, with the political shift under Trump, the future role of U.S. intelligence in NATO remains uncertain.

NATO countries had agreed to boost intelligence sharing based on technical retrieval, such as electronic and satellite surveillance. However, sharing human intelligence (HUMINT) has always been more circumspect, relying on “circles of trust” between small groups of partners.

The recent developments have raised questions about whether intelligence sharing will remain a key feature of transatlantic cooperation within NATO. Allies are increasingly wary of whether the U.S. remains impartial in handling the war in Ukraine and future negotiations.

As longtime U.S. allies question the White House’s trustworthiness, Donald Trump is haunted by his record on mishandling classified intelligence.

March 6, 2025, 8:57 AM EST By Steve Benen

U.S. Allies Reevaluate Intelligence Sharing with Trump Administration

As the Trump administration adjusts its stance in the Ukraine conflict, concerns about intelligence sharing among NATO allies have intensified. Several steps taken by President Trump and his team have led to growing unease among long-standing U.S. allies.

One significant move was the suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a decision confirmed by the administration. The New York Times reported that this could reshape the battlefield dynamics, potentially benefiting Russia. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia warned that this decision could result in lost lives.

Beyond the intelligence flowing from the White House, there are also worries about the information reaching it. According to NBC News, some U.S. allies are considering reducing the intelligence they share with Washington. This reassessment is driven by fears that foreign assets’ identities might be compromised, especially given the administration’s warmer relations with Russia.

Politico recently reported that NATO’s intelligence-sharing protocols are at risk, as foreign officials question the safety of sharing sensitive information with the U.S. The situation has been exacerbated by Trump’s nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, a choice that raised alarms due to her past comments mirroring Russian propaganda.

In January, Shane Harris highlighted in The Atlantic that some foreign intelligence officials have already begun limiting the sensitive information they share with the Trump administration, fearing leaks or political misuse.

The underlying issue is the trustworthiness of intelligence sharing under Trump’s leadership. This concern is not unfounded, given Trump’s history of mishandling classified information. For instance, in a meeting with Russian officials in the Oval Office, Trump reportedly disclosed highly classified information without a clear reason.

These developments have led to a growing apprehension among traditional U.S. allies. With Trump aligning more closely with the Kremlin, the fear that sensitive information might inadvertently reach Moscow has become more pronounced.

In summary, the current administration’s approach has created significant uncertainty about the future of intelligence sharing within NATO. The potential risks and implications for global security are substantial, prompting allies to reconsider their strategies.

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